Koodo vs Virgin mobile?

Feb 8th, 2013 11:14 am

#1

tokki2010 [OP]: Newbie; Mar 12, 2010; 3 posts; Coquitlam

Feb 8th, 2013 11:14 am

Hi,
I need youguys advise.

I want to port over to Koodo or Virgin $60.00 unlimited calls ,1GB data plan.
I will do Bring Your Own Phone (AKA Sim activation only)
so,I ll get 10% off monthly rate fee($60.00-$6.00=$54.00/month)

Upto today, Koodo gives $100.00 gift card ($75.00 Visa,$25.00 store Credit @ Koodo store).
Virgin gives nothing but they say,they have Member discount with 25% off H&M and somewhere around..

What youguys think,who to pick?
Koodo to get onetime $100.00 gift card ($75.00 Visa,$25.00 store Credit @ Koodo store). OR
Virgin to get member benefit while stay with Virgin.
Thanks.

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Feb 8th, 2013 11:50 am

#2

shushwap: Deal Addict; Sep 17, 2011; 3390 posts; 388 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2013 11:50 am

I would go with Koodo....

+2

Feb 8th, 2013 11:51 am

#3

autofade248: Jr. Member; Jul 23, 2012; 122 posts; 19 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2013 11:51 am

+1 for Koodo

Feb 8th, 2013 12:30 pm

#4

toeknee89: Deal Addict; Dec 14, 2009; 2363 posts; 172 upvotes; Brampton

Feb 8th, 2013 12:30 pm

Are there any hidden fees that the website doesn't tell you about? I'm debating whether or not to cancel my Rogers account to go to Koodo.

Feb 8th, 2013 12:42 pm

#5

Evil Baby: Deal Expert; Mar 18, 2005; 16320 posts; 882 upvotes; Niagara Falls

Feb 8th, 2013 12:42 pm

Are the $57 2gb plans gone? That's too bad, they were decent deal, especially for Canada.

Looks like Koodo is giving you a better deal so go with them.

Escentially you will get the same service with both providers so whomever has the better phones and plans go with.

Since you bare bringing your own phone, only then plan matters.

Feb 8th, 2013 1:12 pm

#6

theguyz: Deal Addict; Dec 12, 2006; 4046 posts; 402 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2013 1:12 pm

Aren't koodo plans nationwide calling as well, so no long distance./

Feb 8th, 2013 1:35 pm

#7

shushwap: Deal Addict; Sep 17, 2011; 3390 posts; 388 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2013 1:35 pm

^^ That is correct

Feb 8th, 2013 3:20 pm

#8

Keas: Deal Addict; Feb 18, 2007; 4111 posts; 298 upvotes; New Westminster

Feb 8th, 2013 3:20 pm

theguyz wrote: ↑
Feb 8th, 2013 1:12 pm
Aren't koodo plans nationwide calling as well, so no long distance./

on higher end plans yes. The plans mentioned would be a higher plan.

Poor Grammar and being long winded don't fit well together, Oh well.

Feb 8th, 2013 9:38 pm

#9

HP_John: Deal Addict; Jan 21, 2008; 3959 posts; 300 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2013 9:38 pm

Koodo has much better customer service, & virgin isnt any cheaper so i say koodo

Feb 10th, 2013 8:32 am

#10

RiCHC3: Deal Addict; Mar 31, 2007; 3809 posts; 693 upvotes; BC

Feb 10th, 2013 8:32 am

I personally can't stand Koodo customer service, while Virgin CS has been great for me.

However, when it comes to a $100 GC for 25% clothing discount, then typically the $$$ wins over. However, you may want to talk to Virgin and see if they'll match it or provide it as a bill credit.

Feb 10th, 2013 10:24 pm

#11

jmatheson64: Deal Addict; Aug 3, 2009; 1650 posts; 235 upvotes; Nova Scotia

Feb 10th, 2013 10:24 pm

Koodo has been great and cheap, I recommend them.

Hoping by this time next year the SGS3 is as cheap as the S2X.

Feb 11th, 2013 1:23 pm

#12

EPcjay: Deal Fanatic; Nov 11, 2008; 6884 posts; 934 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2013 1:23 pm

RiCHC3 wrote: ↑
Feb 10th, 2013 8:32 am
I personally can't stand Koodo customer service, while Virgin CS has been great for me.

However, when it comes to a $100 GC for 25% clothing discount, then typically the $$$ wins over. However, you may want to talk to Virgin and see if they'll match it or provide it as a bill credit.

I can't stand Virgin customer service. Very unprofessional they speak like they're in high school. Not sure if thats the way they purposely setup. I called once and was greeted with "Hey thanks for calling virgin, whats going on yo?" I was like what???

Feb 12th, 2013 12:19 am

#13

pinkcarrot: Member; Jan 25, 2013; 252 posts; 26 upvotes; SCARBOROUGH

Feb 12th, 2013 12:19 am

i use to be with koodo and i loved them to guts. i was with them since i started High school. Best network coverage i have ever had! the only reason why i switched now is because i needed a data plan at a lower price. but i would so go back to koodo if i had the chance.

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